UK Grants US Access to Military Bases for Potential Attacks in Strait of Hormuz

London. The United Kingdom has permitted the United States to use its military bases for potential attacks in the Strait of Hormuz region, Downing Street announced in a statement released on Friday.

According to the statement, this step has been taken to degrade the missile sites and capabilities used in attacks targeting vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Furthermore, the UK stated it is planning with international partners to secure international maritime traffic in the region.

However, the UK clarified that it does not wish to be drawn into a "major conflict." Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, warned his British counterpart on Friday, urging against assisting the US and Israel in any attacks against Iran. He stated that such cooperation would further escalate regional tensions.

On February 28, Israel and the United States jointly attacked various cities in Iran, including Tehran. High-ranking military officials, including Ali Khamenei, and civilians were killed in that attack.

Subsequently, Iran announced that it retaliated with missile and drone attacks targeting Israeli and US military bases located in the Middle East region.